This new edition has all the information needed to find the right career in civil service, including the ins and outs of working for federal, state, and local government. From law enforcement to postal service, firefighting to administrative, this complete career-prep guide reveals how civil service positions are selected, how the exam is administered, and what's needed to score high on the test. This guide also features two complete practice tests based on real civil service exams, with additional chapters and practice on the most common exam topics such as reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and math.

The California Highway Patrol Officer Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: public safety and security; interacting with the public; principles of law enforcement; and more.

If you are planning to join the hundreds of thousands of applicants who take the police officer exam each year, you need to score high. In this updated and revised edition of his #1 police exam book, Norman Hall guarantees that you'll score between 80% and 100% on the exam--or your money back! With Norman Hall's Police Exam Prep Book, you'll have everything you need to ace the test, including: 7 practice tests; 3 full-length police officer exams; answer keys and self-scoring tables; pointers on avoiding common trouble spots; tips for meeting the physical requirements; the most up-to-date test-taking strategies; and more! Still worried that you might miss a vital test or question? Relax! Norman Hall's Police Exam Prep Book includes new test questions and sketch art, and gives you complete coverage of all test subject areas: basic mathematics; directional orientation; grammar, vocabulary, and spelling; memory; reading comprehension; report writing; situational judgment and reasoning; and everything else you need to ace the exam!

This eBook has the tools you need to achieve your goal of becoming a police officer in California. It includes a step-by-step guide for the entire hiring process, expert advice, and essential practice and review of the most commonly tested topics.

Edited by Dr. Marc Neff, Passing the General Surgery Oral Board Exam, Second Edition helps candidates prepare for the General Surgery Oral Board Exam in a different way than other review books. In addition to covering concepts frequently addressed on the test, the review also alerts you to "common curveballs" and "strikeouts"– the unexpected problems or seemingly benign actions (or inactions) that could result in a missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis, and thus result in failure to pass the exam. Fully updated and expanded to reflect the many changes in standards of care, this unique study guide is the first to expose the potential traps and pitfalls of the exam by providing examples of how the questions may be asked and what not to say in response. Designed to be used in conjunction with medical textbooks and other study guides, Passing the General Surgery Oral Board Exam, Second Edition prepares candidates to think on their feet and answer exam questions confidently and accurately. It is an essential guide for surgical residents, fellows across the surgical subspecialties, and practicing surgeons who are board eligible.

"A hilarious and inspiring story of academy survival." The California Highway Patrol Academy is by far one of the toughest law enforcement training facilities in the world. Completing the rigorous six month curriculum is not an easy task and many people fail to graduate. Cadet Blues is the story of one cadet who is desperately trying to survive the experience so he can earn the right to wear the seven point badge and call himself an officer."--Page [four] of cover.

Your ticket to a higher score on the police officer exam Police exams are becoming increasingly difficult to pass, as law enforcement agencies are looking for the most capable officers from the candidate application pool. To help select the most qualified candidate, more than half of the departments and agencies throughout the country are following the current trend of using the National Police Officer Selection Test (POST also referred to as NPOST). Police Officer Exam For Dummies features three POST exams based on the official test, plus one New York City (NYC) exam. If you're a prospective police officer who needs to take the written exam, Police Officer Exam For Dummies gives you all the essential test preparation you need to succeed. Packed with study advice and test-taking tips, you'll get targeted instruction on everything you can expect on the actual exam. Targeted review in judgment, map reading, memory observation, and recall skills Coverage of all key subject areas 4 full-length practice officer exams with answers and detailed explanations Whether you're taking the local, county, state, or federal agency exam, this guide contains everything you need to score your highest on the exam and realize your dream of becoming a police officer.

The first volume of Stroud's biographical recounts his early life, his incarceration, and his experiences with violence, sex, and mistreatment while in the federal prison system, as well as his study and criticism of the U.S. penal system's history.

As a working mom who looks hotter than ever after two pregnancies, Alison Sweeney knows what it takes to look and feel great during pregnancy and how to get back in shape post-baby. (Yes, it’s possible!) In The Mommy Diet, she shares tons of straightforward tips, personal anecdotes, easy-to-follow exercises, fashion insight, nutrition advice, and even a few of her favorite quick, easy recipes. The Mommy Diet helps moms-to-be stay fit, positive, and pampered during pregnancy and then steers new moms to a healthy recovery and body confidence after the baby is born. It’s a warm, accessible, funny guide to everything from prepregnancy through the first nine months postpartum—an especially crucial time for new moms who want to shed their baby weight safely and establish a fitness routine—and beyond. Sweeney, who is busy taking care of two children and juggling two jobs, breaks pregnancy down trimester by trimester, addressing everything from morning sickness and food cravings to sexy maternity style, all the while reminding readers to keep up with exercise as long as their doctors approve. After the baby arrives, she details the perils and pitfalls of carrying around postpregnancy weight and how to navigate the sleep deprivation, not to mention the shell-shocked stress of all the changes to daily life. You can eat healthfully, be physically fit, look great, and find time to take care of yourself while you learn to be a terrific new mom. The realistic, affordable, and doable advice in The Mommy Diet will show you how.

Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.

This study aid will enhance understanding of criminal procedure and sharpen exam skills. There are three comprehensive sample examinations, containing 40 questions each. It contains answers that explain why one choice is correct and why the alternatives are wrong.

To get EMT certified, candidates must complete a rigorous course of study and pass the EMT-Basic certification exam. This 4th edition builds on the previous best selling guide published in 2005, offering the most up-to-date test prep for this exam. With four practice exams and a FREE instantly scored exam online, this edition also includes a list of professional EMT associations, educational and training resources, and updated certification requirements for each state.